Title: 🤝Introductory Module
Course: "Our networks, our security" Digital Security with a Gender Perspective > Section: Introductory module

Hello to your Digital Security Journey!

👏Congratulations on your decision to embark on this journey of knowledge and digital empowerment!!

⏰ Study time: 4 hours per week

Hello and welcome! Congratulations on taking this important step toward strengthening your digital security and empowerment.

My name is Elena, and I’m so glad you’re here. This course is designed to be a safe, supportive space where you can take a break from the fast-paced digital world and gain more control over your online presence.

My goal is to guide you through this journey by sharing tools and strategies that have helped me reclaim my corner of the internet, protect my digital identity, and navigate online spaces safely—especially in the face of online gender-based violence.

You’re joining a growing community of women and girls who, like you, are learning to use digital technology safely to express themselves, amplify their voices, claim their rights, study, work, and build networks of support.

This course is your space for personal exploration in a field that demands our attention now more than ever: digital security. Over five modules, we will walk through key aspects of the online world—helping you understand cyberspace, recognize potential risks, and implement simple yet effective security practices to protect yourself.

Here’s what you can expect:

- Modules 1 & 2: We’ll start with the basics—how the internet works, AI, your digital rights, and the fundamentals of cybersecurity. We’ll also challenge some of the common myths that have kept many women from engaging in their own digital security.
- Module 3: We’ll explore online gender-based violence, its many forms, and how it impacts women and girls’ freedom of expression, privacy, and digital safety in an increasingly connected world.
- Modules 4 & 5: These hands-on sessions will focus on practical digital security practices you can adopt to prevent cyber threats. We’ll also discuss ways to document and report online violence effectively.

Throughout the course, you’ll find videos, exercises, learning sessions with experts, and additional resources to deepen your understanding. You can save these materials for later, allowing you to revisit key topics whenever you need.

I will be here to guide you on this journey, respecting your unique context and everyday online practices. Digital security is a personal process. Every woman’s online experiences and challenges are different, so we’ve designed this course to be flexible. You can choose the security practices that best fit your needs and implement them at your own pace..

As you progress in your digital security journey, the ultimate goal is to debunk the myths that have traditionally suggested that technology is something women cannot control or that something inherent to our nature prevents us from understanding technology. With proper guidance, it is possible to protect ourselves, take control of technological tools, and navigate the internet safely.

I’ll be here to guide and support you throughout this journey, always respecting your unique context and digital habits. This is your space, your learning experience, and your empowerment.

Let’s get started!